That was my first impression, then I started to see the reasons for the change. I like the new modern look now. I like the comfortable interior, and the modern aerodynamic style. 31 miles to the gallon is very appealing too.
I just bought a Latitude trim to replace a Dodge Journey. I feel it's a very solid car. I had a chance today to drive it in very heavy rain and it performed wonderfully. I did some light off-road with it and again it had no issues. I found (by mistake) it doesn't like mud very much. But after finding myself in the middle of a soft mud field I was still able to get out. it took a while but it did get out. Now to wait until winter and try it with snow. On a side note: the seats are very comfortable. Also with the 3.2 liter and 9 speed there was plenty of power for passing and I even found myself at one point doing 90mph but the engine rpm was still under 2k.
We bought a "Sport" level Cherokee just a few days ago. We love the thing! The “Sport” does not have a, 4WD low range mode, but it seems like the 9 speed has allowed 1st gear to be pretty low by itself. The Differential Brake Lock (DBL) system is what impressed me. It gives, even the “Sport”, some impressive off-road capability, which I have already tested a bit. Waiting to put more miles on the engine before I do more off-road stuff. Even the Sport is probably way more capability than most people would want to put their Family Truckser through. The capability is there, if you need it though. I had a 2005 Forester w/5 speed manual and it wasn't geared low enough. The Jeep w/9 speed auto works much better in the woods for me. No more engine ping and dying when I'm trying to crawl. No crawl with the Sube. Better crawl with the Cherokee, but I need more time with it.
They blew an excellent chance to have gone old school with the exterior ( straight edges, classic grill, etc.) and used a very modern interior. But, let's face it, most SUVs and jeep like vehicles never see offroad use, they've become commuter cars for soccer moms.
You need to understand something, the compact SUV/crossover market is overflowing, if they stuck with "classic design" they would've gone nowhere. At least this car, exterior styling-wise, sets itself apart from the many many competitors. This is a practical car meant for both commuting, city driving, and the occasional rough weather driving. If they made the design any boxier (aka 'classical jeep'), the fuel economy would've suffered tremendously and nobody would buy them. If you want a real SUV, buy a gand cherokee. If you want a real off-roader, buy a wrangler.
This looks like every other crossover. To stand out, they would have had to go "old school" and used straight lines for the exterior to actually set itself apart from the crowd.
Jeep has been using Uni-Frame (Not the same as uni-body) since 1984 when the first Cherokee XJ came out. The ZJ Grand Cherokee was also uni-frame. The current WK2 platform (Grand Cherokee and Durango) is also uni-frame. The difference if you are wondering is uni-frame has frame rails integrated into the chassis. A uni-body has the main body/chassis, and then subframes that bolt on in the front and rear (like most cars). This new Cherokee is uni-body, as is the Compass/Patriot.
At first I thought the look was iffy but now I don't think it's that bad. I think it's because of the newness of the vehicle that puts off a lot of Jeep enthusiasts (i'm not one by the way). Maybe in a future refresh the lights would be changed a bit but in terms of the new aerodynamic look of the body it's here to stay. After all it is competing with other crossovers like the CRV.
You want to buy a nice Cherokee? Look for a mint condition late 90s or early 00s example with the 4.0 I6 motor. They're solid, reliable, they go anywhere and are easy to work on. This thing here should have been the new Compass considering it's some fancy Fiat vs. a Wrangler based product. No doubt this might drive more refined but if you want a Jeep and refined then pony up the extra dollars and get the Grand Cherokee. This Fiat shouldn't wear the Jeep name.
Have you noticed that the only existing "true" midsize SUVs left are the Xterra, FJ, and Wrangler? The consumer and the market is changing, and it appears that Jeep did an excellent job in staying relevant to the times. I just bought a Limited. It's not for off road. It's an alternative to a minivan, but with the ability to handle a BIT of off-the-pavement driving.
What was wrong with the previous youtube window layout, they crammed everything into one single icon which makes everything take more time to adjust... Love the Jeep btw!
R&N, superb review, spot on. I test drove the "weasel" Limited last week and my impressions about the breaks, 4 cyc engine, interior are in sync with yours. The V6 makes a huge difference, that's what I'd buy. I tested the 4cyc and you guys nailed it, my impressions were exactly the same. Then I drive the V6, it's really nice! I don't mind the look at all. In fact, I had no desire for such a vehicle but saw one on-line and it stopped me in my tracks. Some say it looks better in person (YES). But I really like the styling. As for the market, I think Jeep is very smart here. I'm a Subaru kind of guy and was considering moving from my 2010 Outback to a 2014 Forester. That's nothing pretty to look at. IOW, this isn't a product intended to make Jeep loyalist's happy, it's to attract as you say, people like me who might consider an Escape, Subaru, or similar. In the past, didn't even notice Jeeps. I don't care what you call it. I don't care if loyalists hate it. The product got my attention in a big way! I'm going to follow through next week and test the Forester turbo but unless it's crazy good, I'll be buying the Jeep (Limited). The technology is fantastic! My only tiny complaint is the back with seats down is a tad smaller than I like but not a deal breaker. I have no need for true offroad but do live off dirt roads that get muddy and snowy so I think this vehicle is more than enough for me. Again, excellent video and review.
2012 Jeep Liberty Jet Limited. Deep cherry red. 430N. Skyslider. Jeep, bring back the friggin Liberty! I hope people start ditching crossovers. BRING BACK THE SUV!
If you could have only 1 vehicle for the rest of your life, the XJ would be it. Efficient, powerful, and quick, capable of commuting, off-roading, picking up groceries, lumber or the kids, going to a wedding, camping or towing a trailer was all part of its craft. It did all of these things and many more, while being durable, simple, easy to work on and possessing a timeless design. It also sold well in Europe and was the first JV vehicle in China. It was a CLASSIC.
Know nothing? I know you bought an overpriced dodge dart :P The original cherokee is derived from the wrangler, one of the greatest 4x4s ever. This cherokee is simply an ugly joke based off a fiat/alfa car platform.
tshirt87 All he's saying is to test drive it first which I agree must be done. I did so this morning and was VERY impressed. Watch all the videos and read up on it too. This vehicle is getting nothing but very good if not great reviews.
I just rented a 2014 Cherokee (Latitude) for a week while in the mountains of Vermont. Hands down the worst engine/transmission combo I've driven in over a decade. The vehicle it's self is fine, but the base model engine/9-speed nonsense was painful to drive. Oh, and the 'manual' mode was absurd too. It'll indicate you're in whatever gear you choose, but then shift whenever it wants. I could shift to an 'indicated' 9th gear while moving at 1 mph, or I could be driving in 3rd, and step on the gas, and It'll downshift while still in manual mode.
Hey Nathan and Roman - Consumer Reports just released an article calling the new Cherokee "half baked." You both seem a little more confident on this Jeep's performance. You think CR is being too critical with their review? Think I should wait til next year to consider this purchase?
I think it might do better than a Forester. Take a close look at those axle half shafts.. they are MASSIVE. Control of the rear wheels is at the rear differential, and in the Trailhawk model, you can lock the rear Diff. As long as the clutch mechanism is really durable.. It might do OK. The Trailhawk version did go though the Rubicon trail without assistance. That is more than most light SUV's can do. The looks... well... I don't know.
My last 3 lease vehicles were loaded Grand Cherokee's & the last 2 with Hemi's. The Hemi's averaged 12MPG because I actually DRIVE my vehicles. When your monthly fuel costs are the same as your lease payment the vehicle doesn't make fiscal sense anymore and you look for something more cost effective. I now drive the Escape and miss my Jeep's sooooooo much. I will go test drive this BABY GRAND as they're just trying to compete with high fuel costs which drove me out of the market.
You took the words out of my mouth in regards to this car. I don't know how you personally feel about the design; I don't have much problem with it, although it is polarising. But I think the deal-breaker for me, as well as a lot of other prospective buyers will be this car's fuel consumption, which isn't any better than a Mazda CX-5 with the 2-litre SKYACTIV-G motor, FWD and the SKYACTIV-MT manual 'box. Personally, it would have to be either that or a B/C-segment car I'd buy over this.
he hit the nail on the head in saying that the problem is in the name, it IS NOT a cherokee call it anything else, anything at all, but dont ruin the car that so many people love with a crv with a 7 slat grille
Sorry, but that reasoning makes no sense. Take a look at the Dodge Charger. Does it in any way resemble the original Charger, which was a two-door muscle car? Nope. The new Charger is a sleek, streamlined four door sports sedan, yet it's one of Dodge and Chrysler's best selling cars. So calling this car a Cherokee shouldn't be a problem. The old Cherokee is gone, and it's no longer a relevant automobile. The Grand Cherokee is doing well enough carrying on the Cherokee name. The new Cherokee is designed for the new market, and based on the current sales it's doing a great job.
i have no problem with the market being different but that would be like the next chevy pickup (equivalent to the silverado) being called the el camino, it's similar but it's a different class of automobile, i understand that markets change but you still dont call apples oranges because apples sell well
TheJack387 But the fact remains that if you tried to bring back the Cherokee in its previous form it would more than likely fail miserably(same goes with the Charger). Both cars are performing very well for Chrysler for today's market. There were people bellyaching about the Grand Cherokee at one point, but it's Jeep's best seller, and in the end that is what it's all about. It's not about apples and oranges, in the end, it's all about not being a lemon.
Read the Jeep Cherokee forum on Edmunds, and all the folks that bought them and are having transmission issues. I test drove one, and just got the sense that it would not be reliable, seems "fussy" and balky switching in and out of the off-road modes. The testaments on Edmunds validate my impressions. Would love to support an American-made product like this, but can't, given the reliability history.
The other problem is the price: The basic model is about $20k. Jeep jacks the Trail Hawk model up to $30K. Then, the out the door MSRP, at least of the one I tested, was $38K+!!!! The price doubled to get to the options that made it worthwhile.......bad value at that point.
Great job on the review of the new Jeep. Since you guys are there with those Jeep representatives , can you ask them if we will ever have a manual transmission on this new vehicle ?
I own a trailhawk so far very good- i will bein mountains next month & can't wait -- I don't really like the front but it has so many other great features.
Stay away from the Jeep Cherokee 2015 my jeep has less than 3 thousand miles; they are putting a new transmission in. don’t waste your money recalling the transmission parts
I am not so sure about that. The '14 Cherokee 3.2 9speed 2wd is EPA rated at 19 city/28 hwy vs. '00 Cherokee 4.0 5speed 2wd being EPA rated at 18 city/24 hwy. Those are pretty close numbers. Add Vari-O-Cam, Direct injection, and a 9speed, and the XJ might be on top! Factor in the XJ's ability to rip out stumps and pull 5,000+ pounds, and the '00's efficiency of engineering shines through.
I think the closest thing that resembles a "true" Cherokee would be the Patriot. It's got a similar square shape to the original Cherokee, even though it's smaller. I have one and love it
The confusion is the liberty was always called the cherokee outside the us. Just connecting the names again. People fail to remember that. The liberty wasn't called the cherokee in the us as they planned to continue selling the xl alongside the liberty but diamler killed that.
That style of jeep is still in production .It is the Jeep wrangler or the Rubicon among many others that are the Jeep you are use to. I had a negative like at first on this look,then I changed my mind .I love it. I like the other style of Jeep Just like you do. I think it will grow on people.
So Nathan, when you say that the Cherokee is a modern vehicle built for people who want to go offload occasionally, are you talking about any model or are you
@4:27.. Yep, the dynamics is, "we wanted a AWD hatchback that looks like 80% of the other cut utes on the road. Translation: We are a day late and a dollar short. Everyone else beat us to the new style of soccer mom transportation. That's what I get from it.
yeah. The rear looks like the sportage because of the license plate placement. They should move the license plate off the bumper onto the tail gate like the grand cherokee. That would get rid of that big gaping empty space.
I'm warming up to the styling though. I actually like the face. My issues comes once we get to the side view and rear. Something about the profile just looks awkward. I wish the beltline had just been a straight line all the way to the rear. And the rear just looks way too much like a Kia Sportage. I wish it looked a bit more like the Grand Cherokee back that. The interior looks sweet though. Also, the Trailhawk is the one to get, where you ever go offroad or not. It just looks badass.
When I bought my 2014 Grand Cherokee I asked my salesman what were y'all thinking re 2014 Jeep Cherokee. He raised his shoulders and we both laughed. That being said my Grand Cherokee is a beast!!!!
I don't see what the fuss is about. I think it looks great. I like those sharp headlights. It stands out. Its not vanilla or appliance like most of the bestsellers in its class. This, cx5, forester....all good alternatives to the others.
Were they using the sports mode? I have no idea how to use the sports mode at all because I just got a Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4x4. Can someone tell me how to use it?
I agree with Roman. If they had called it anything else there would be no problem another vehicle to compete within a segment but to call it Cherokee... Dodge is going to get a lot flak for that. I do want to see what the Trailhawk can do though.
This car is not bad, I like the design, except for the running lights and the grille, but it is not so bad, the first generation compass was worse, and i think the Trailhawk model is very capable
i think the front is OK & I like the back. I think the design definitely could be better, but with the interior, trailhawk capability, mpg... I'll take it :)
And the best small SUV is Mitsubishi Outlander - it looks nice, it's fuel efficient, has a good price, it has nice off-road ability; and it also can fit 7 people! So.. I don't know what other manufactures are thinking when making small SUVs.
I don't know that I would agree with that, especially for the Cherokee. All the Cherokee's competitors hit somewhere around 30 mpg highway. The typical Cherokee buyer is not going to want to pay a penalty to drive it. That is even more true in markets where vehicles are taxed on CO2 emissions.
I just wish they hadn't called it the Cherokee. I actually am interested in this vehicle. I'd rather have this than pretty much anything else in the segment, but the name "Cherokee" makes me think of something completely different. If this were the new Liberty, or some new name, I'd have an easier time accepting it. All it really makes me want is an actual spiritual successor to the Cherokee.
Jeep XJ was very efficiently packaged in regards to usable interior space to exterior size ratio. It was very efficient in weight to size ratio. Finally, it was more FUEL efficient than all of the similarly equipped SUV's in its class, including Explorer, Blazer, 4runner, and Pathfinder. In fact it was within 20% hwy + 25% city mpg of Rav4, even though its engine was twice its capacity! I'd say that is pretty damned efficient. Look up fueleconomy.gov
I wish someone would just save Jeep from Chrysler. If I ever become super rich, I will. Is this what it feels to be helpless? I love my XJ, I love driving it all the time. I've owned it for 15 years and always felt like it will be there for me forever. Most peoples cars owe them but me, I owe my Cherokee everything, she's never failed me.
I admit that this Cherokee is weird-looking, that another name would be more appropriate. According to its capabilities, this model is more suitable for on-road than off-road, like the Wrangler. Its like a Patriot, but with a lot of style and gadgets... Oh, by the way, at 10:30 it was hilarious to see the backpack rolling side to side while Roman doing a wild ride!!! LOL!!
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I dont get why everybody hates the design! I love it!
Same!
best SUV in its class for adverse weather conditions and the day time running light design makes it look very elegant.
I am not a jeep guy but this gets my attention.
im thinking about getting one
Jeffrey Horton DO IT!
I really like the design. Drives amazing while being well built with high quality interior and great standard equipment. I think it's a winner.
That was my first impression, then I started to see the reasons for the change. I like the new modern look now. I like the comfortable interior, and the modern aerodynamic style. 31 miles to the gallon is very appealing too.
I've seen quite a bit of them and honestly they aren't so bad. It grows on you after a while
How about the Pontiac Aztek? That was CERTAINLY ugly.
Crescent Cab Absolutely right
I like this Jeep. Uniquely styled, almost quirky !! I'm just a bit unsure of a Jeeps reliability !! I've heard several horror stories
They are selling exceptionally well.
I just bought a Latitude trim to replace a Dodge Journey. I feel it's a very solid car. I had a chance today to drive it in very heavy rain and it performed wonderfully. I did some light off-road with it and again it had no issues. I found (by mistake) it doesn't like mud very much. But after finding myself in the middle of a soft mud field I was still able to get out. it took a while but it did get out.
Now to wait until winter and try it with snow.
On a side note: the seats are very comfortable. Also with the 3.2 liter and 9 speed there was plenty of power for passing and I even found myself at one point doing 90mph but the engine rpm was still under 2k.
We bought a "Sport" level Cherokee just a few days ago. We love the thing! The “Sport” does not have a, 4WD low range mode, but it seems like the 9 speed has allowed 1st gear to be pretty low by itself. The Differential Brake Lock (DBL) system is what impressed me. It gives, even the “Sport”, some impressive off-road capability, which I have already tested a bit. Waiting to put more miles on the engine before I do more off-road stuff. Even the Sport is probably way more capability than most people would want to put their Family Truckser through. The capability is there, if you need it though.
I had a 2005 Forester w/5 speed manual and it wasn't geared low enough. The Jeep w/9 speed auto works much better in the woods for me. No more engine ping and dying when I'm trying to crawl. No crawl with the Sube. Better crawl with the Cherokee, but I need more time with it.
I was ready to pull the trigger on a Toyota Tacoma but will wait until I see and test drive this new Cherokee. Visually it is a stunner!
Starting to see these around. So much better looking in person and I like it a lot
They blew an excellent chance to have gone old school with the exterior ( straight edges, classic grill, etc.) and used a very modern interior. But, let's face it, most SUVs and jeep like vehicles never see offroad use, they've become commuter cars for soccer moms.
exact same thing happened to land rover/range rover. used to be great offraoders now only rich white soccer moms drive them.
You need to understand something, the compact SUV/crossover market is overflowing, if they stuck with "classic design" they would've gone nowhere. At least this car, exterior styling-wise, sets itself apart from the many many competitors. This is a practical car meant for both commuting, city driving, and the occasional rough weather driving. If they made the design any boxier (aka 'classical jeep'), the fuel economy would've suffered tremendously and nobody would buy them.
If you want a real SUV, buy a gand cherokee. If you want a real off-roader, buy a wrangler.
jaysplace01 RACIST! Lol im nit gonna do that to you
This looks like every other crossover. To stand out, they would have had to go "old school" and used straight lines for the exterior to actually set itself apart from the crowd.
recently bought one and its a nice jeep to drive, will be going on the beach with it real soon.
Please lose the transition music between scenes guys...great reviews love the channel but the tunes are annoying
Jeep has been using Uni-Frame (Not the same as uni-body) since 1984 when the first Cherokee XJ came out. The ZJ Grand Cherokee was also uni-frame. The current WK2 platform (Grand Cherokee and Durango) is also uni-frame.
The difference if you are wondering is uni-frame has frame rails integrated into the chassis. A uni-body has the main body/chassis, and then subframes that bolt on in the front and rear (like most cars).
This new Cherokee is uni-body, as is the Compass/Patriot.
front end is hideous. I wonder how many designers will be fired when the low sales numbers come in
Its #1 against Rav4 and CRV
Sales have been through the roof so far, so no one is getting fired.
Hideous... to you. Plenty of others love it. You need to be more objective.
How's that low sales thing doing for you
i like it.
Just bought a 2018 Latitude Plus with the V6 and 4WD and I love It.
At first I thought the look was iffy but now I don't think it's that bad. I think it's because of the newness of the vehicle that puts off a lot of Jeep enthusiasts (i'm not one by the way). Maybe in a future refresh the lights would be changed a bit but in terms of the new aerodynamic look of the body it's here to stay. After all it is competing with other crossovers like the CRV.
This looks really cool forget the dumb haters
just bought a 2014 Cherokee last week and I'm loving it so far
which one do you have? I like the trailhawk or the v6 limited with the active drive II, have you drive them?, what is your personal opinion?
i often drive my parent's jeep compass, i love it, specially during snowy winter.
You want to buy a nice Cherokee? Look for a mint condition late 90s or early 00s example with the 4.0 I6 motor. They're solid, reliable, they go anywhere and are easy to work on. This thing here should have been the new Compass considering it's some fancy Fiat vs. a Wrangler based product. No doubt this might drive more refined but if you want a Jeep and refined then pony up the extra dollars and get the Grand Cherokee. This Fiat shouldn't wear the Jeep name.
Amen brother!
Have you noticed that the only existing "true" midsize SUVs left are the Xterra, FJ, and Wrangler? The consumer and the market is changing, and it appears that Jeep did an excellent job in staying relevant to the times.
I just bought a Limited. It's not for off road. It's an alternative to a minivan, but with the ability to handle a BIT of off-the-pavement driving.
Dashcam Dumbasses aa
You guys have excellent timing. I really needed something to distract me from studying.
What was wrong with the previous youtube window layout, they crammed everything into one single icon which makes everything take more time to adjust... Love the Jeep btw!
10:32 🤨 me telling my brother to chill out with my buddy language 🤣
Actually "Jeep Badger" has a nice ring to it.
R&N, superb review, spot on. I test drove the "weasel" Limited last week and my impressions about the breaks, 4 cyc engine, interior are in sync with yours. The V6 makes a huge difference, that's what I'd buy. I tested the 4cyc and you guys nailed it, my impressions were exactly the same. Then I drive the V6, it's really nice! I don't mind the look at all. In fact, I had no desire for such a vehicle but saw one on-line and it stopped me in my tracks. Some say it looks better in person (YES). But I really like the styling.
As for the market, I think Jeep is very smart here. I'm a Subaru kind of guy and was considering moving from my 2010 Outback to a 2014 Forester. That's nothing pretty to look at. IOW, this isn't a product intended to make Jeep loyalist's happy, it's to attract as you say, people like me who might consider an Escape, Subaru, or similar. In the past, didn't even notice Jeeps. I don't care what you call it. I don't care if loyalists hate it. The product got my attention in a big way! I'm going to follow through next week and test the Forester turbo but unless it's crazy good, I'll be buying the Jeep (Limited). The technology is fantastic! My only tiny complaint is the back with seats down is a tad smaller than I like but not a deal breaker.
I have no need for true offroad but do live off dirt roads that get muddy and snowy so I think this vehicle is more than enough for me. Again, excellent video and review.
2012 Jeep Liberty Jet Limited. Deep cherry red. 430N. Skyslider.
Jeep, bring back the friggin Liberty!
I hope people start ditching crossovers. BRING BACK THE SUV!
Honestly, it's steadily grown on me since I first saw it.
lol, i enjoyed your little "autocrossing" down the hill @ around 11mins.
If you could have only 1 vehicle for the rest of your life, the XJ would be it. Efficient, powerful, and quick, capable of commuting, off-roading, picking up groceries, lumber or the kids, going to a wedding, camping or towing a trailer was all part of its craft. It did all of these things and many more, while being durable, simple, easy to work on and possessing a timeless design. It also sold well in Europe and was the first JV vehicle in China. It was a CLASSIC.
BEST VEHICLE I'VE EVER BOUGHT!! you people know nothing Try test driving one before you criticize
Know nothing? I know you bought an overpriced dodge dart :P The original cherokee is derived from the wrangler, one of the greatest 4x4s ever. This cherokee is simply an ugly joke based off a fiat/alfa car platform.
tshirt87 All he's saying is to test drive it first which I agree must be done. I did so this morning and was VERY impressed. Watch all the videos and read up on it too. This vehicle is getting nothing but very good if not great reviews.
This is such a nice car to be honest!
I just rented a 2014 Cherokee (Latitude) for a week while in the mountains of Vermont. Hands down the worst engine/transmission combo I've driven in over a decade. The vehicle it's self is fine, but the base model engine/9-speed nonsense was painful to drive. Oh, and the 'manual' mode was absurd too. It'll indicate you're in whatever gear you choose, but then shift whenever it wants. I could shift to an 'indicated' 9th gear while moving at 1 mph, or I could be driving in 3rd, and step on the gas, and It'll downshift while still in manual mode.
Hey Nathan and Roman - Consumer Reports just released an article calling the new Cherokee "half baked." You both seem a little more confident on this Jeep's performance. You think CR is being too critical with their review? Think I should wait til next year to consider this purchase?
Nathan, I like your Steelers cap! Keep having fun driving cars for a living.
I think it might do better than a Forester. Take a close look at those axle half shafts.. they are MASSIVE. Control of the rear wheels is at the rear differential, and in the Trailhawk model, you can lock the rear Diff. As long as the clutch mechanism is really durable.. It might do OK. The Trailhawk version did go though the Rubicon trail without assistance. That is more than most light SUV's can do. The looks... well... I don't know.
i used to think the front is the most ugly thing i have ever seen, but now its growing on me
My last 3 lease vehicles were loaded Grand Cherokee's & the last 2 with Hemi's. The Hemi's averaged 12MPG because I actually DRIVE my vehicles. When your monthly fuel costs are the same as your lease payment the vehicle doesn't make fiscal sense anymore and you look for something more cost effective. I now drive the Escape and miss my Jeep's sooooooo much.
I will go test drive this BABY GRAND as they're just trying to compete with high fuel costs which drove me out of the market.
I completely agree. Good call.
people just buy a jeep that looks like a jeep if you want one...This one looks really cool to me it looks diffrent than most things you see
You guys really got your moneys worth with that song clip.
You took the words out of my mouth in regards to this car. I don't know how you personally feel about the design; I don't have much problem with it, although it is polarising. But I think the deal-breaker for me, as well as a lot of other prospective buyers will be this car's fuel consumption, which isn't any better than a Mazda CX-5 with the 2-litre SKYACTIV-G motor, FWD and the SKYACTIV-MT manual 'box. Personally, it would have to be either that or a B/C-segment car I'd buy over this.
The styling definitely grows with time , I really like it now
he hit the nail on the head in saying that the problem is in the name, it IS NOT a cherokee call it anything else, anything at all, but dont ruin the car that so many people love with a crv with a 7 slat grille
Sorry, but that reasoning makes no sense. Take a look at the Dodge Charger. Does it in any way resemble the original Charger, which was a two-door muscle car? Nope. The new Charger is a sleek, streamlined four door sports sedan, yet it's one of Dodge and Chrysler's best selling cars. So calling this car a Cherokee shouldn't be a problem. The old Cherokee is gone, and it's no longer a relevant automobile. The Grand Cherokee is doing well enough carrying on the Cherokee name. The new Cherokee is designed for the new market, and based on the current sales it's doing a great job.
i have no problem with the market being different but that would be like the next chevy pickup (equivalent to the silverado) being called the el camino, it's similar but it's a different class of automobile, i understand that markets change but you still dont call apples oranges because apples sell well
and the charger is a disgrace to the name as well
TheJack387 But the fact remains that if you tried to bring back the Cherokee in its previous form it would more than likely fail miserably(same goes with the Charger). Both cars are performing very well for Chrysler for today's market. There were people bellyaching about the Grand Cherokee at one point, but it's Jeep's best seller, and in the end that is what it's all about. It's not about apples and oranges, in the end, it's all about not being a lemon.
sowhy not leave them dead, dont just change everything that they were to "revive" them
The looks are actually growing on me soon. And honestly, I can see it replacing my Wifes Liberty Limited in 2 years.
What kind of road bike do you ride Roman? I ride a Specialized myself.
Any idea when they'll start showing up on the lot?
LMAO the writing on nathans t shirt says PIMP about andre :D :D :D :D
Read the Jeep Cherokee forum on Edmunds, and all the folks that bought them and are having transmission issues. I test drove one, and just got the sense that it would not be reliable, seems "fussy" and balky switching in and out of the off-road modes. The testaments on Edmunds validate my impressions. Would love to support an American-made product like this, but can't, given the reliability history.
The other problem is the price: The basic model is about $20k. Jeep jacks the Trail Hawk model up to $30K. Then, the out the door MSRP, at least of the one I tested, was $38K+!!!! The price doubled to get to the options that made it worthwhile.......bad value at that point.
Ok you two, you had me pissing my pants with Roman behind the wheel. Now I have to change my pants! Good thing I was home. ;)
what is the size of the 4 cly? is it the same 1.4 turbo used in the Dart? Either you guys forgot to tell us or I missed it.
Great job on the review of the new Jeep. Since you guys are there with those Jeep representatives , can you ask them if we will ever have a manual transmission on this new vehicle ?
I own a trailhawk so far very good- i will bein mountains next month & can't wait -- I don't really like the front but it has so many other great features.
Stay away from the Jeep Cherokee 2015 my jeep has less than 3 thousand miles; they are putting a new transmission in. don’t waste your money recalling the transmission parts
I am not so sure about that. The '14 Cherokee 3.2 9speed 2wd is EPA rated at 19 city/28 hwy vs. '00 Cherokee 4.0 5speed 2wd being EPA rated at 18 city/24 hwy. Those are pretty close numbers. Add Vari-O-Cam, Direct injection, and a 9speed, and the XJ might be on top! Factor in the XJ's ability to rip out stumps and pull 5,000+ pounds, and the '00's efficiency of engineering shines through.
I think the closest thing that resembles a "true" Cherokee would be the Patriot. It's got a similar square shape to the original Cherokee, even though it's smaller. I have one and love it
Nikki D R.I.P. gas money..
So that will replace the current cherokee? If so, i would have preffered it to be another model or replace the compass or patriot.
The confusion is the liberty was always called the cherokee outside the us. Just connecting the names again. People fail to remember that. The liberty wasn't called the cherokee in the us as they planned to continue selling the xl alongside the liberty but diamler killed that.
That style of jeep is still in production .It is the Jeep wrangler or the Rubicon among many others that are the Jeep you are use to. I had a negative like at first on this look,then I changed my mind .I love it. I like the other style of Jeep Just like you do. I think it will grow on people.
So Nathan, when you say that the Cherokee is a modern vehicle built for people who want to go offload occasionally, are you talking about any model or are you
@4:27.. Yep, the dynamics is, "we wanted a AWD hatchback that looks like 80% of the other cut utes on the road. Translation: We are a day late and a dollar short. Everyone else beat us to the new style of soccer mom transportation. That's what I get from it.
yeah. The rear looks like the sportage because of the license plate placement. They should move the license plate off the bumper onto the tail gate like the grand cherokee. That would get rid of that big gaping empty space.
I'm warming up to the styling though. I actually like the face. My issues comes once we get to the side view and rear. Something about the profile just looks awkward. I wish the beltline had just been a straight line all the way to the rear. And the rear just looks way too much like a Kia Sportage. I wish it looked a bit more like the Grand Cherokee back that. The interior looks sweet though. Also, the Trailhawk is the one to get, where you ever go offroad or not. It just looks badass.
When I bought my 2014 Grand Cherokee I asked my salesman what were y'all thinking re 2014 Jeep Cherokee. He raised his shoulders and we both laughed. That being said my Grand Cherokee is a beast!!!!
I think the Trailhawk model looks better than any other one of the cheerokee editions but man that price is up there for a limited model.
Not sure what folks down at Jeep have been smoking, but this redesign just 'ain't cuttin' it.
Very aggressive-looking. I love it. I'll take a Trailhawk with the 3.2 V6.
I think the V6 sounds awesome
I don't see what the fuss is about. I think it looks great. I like those sharp headlights. It stands out. Its not vanilla or appliance like most of the bestsellers in its class. This, cx5, forester....all good alternatives to the others.
Awesome review u guys!!! :)
Pauly Shore reference = old guys who remember the Jeep Cherokee, lol.
Were they using the sports mode? I have no idea how to use the sports mode at all because I just got a Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4x4. Can someone tell me how to use it?
I agree with Roman. If they had called it anything else there would be no problem another vehicle to compete within a segment but to call it Cherokee... Dodge is going to get a lot flak for that. I do want to see what the Trailhawk can do though.
Love it.. good job Jeep! About time they started making better vehicles
This is cool, and I personally(note that I said personally) think it deserves the cherokee name
This car is not bad, I like the design, except for the running lights and the grille, but it is not so bad, the first generation compass was worse, and i think the Trailhawk model is very capable
You can purchase the badges from auction sites or the Jeep deeler
THAT'S what the car at 0:26 is! A Citroën DS21. Finally, I found out.
i think the front is OK & I like the back. I think the design definitely could be better, but with the interior, trailhawk capability, mpg... I'll take it :)
which model is this?? i dont see this body style (specificly the front) on the laredo or the limited addition...
And the best small SUV is Mitsubishi Outlander - it looks nice, it's fuel efficient, has a good price, it has nice off-road ability; and it also can fit 7 people! So.. I don't know what other manufactures are thinking when making small SUVs.
Ok i'm sold, I like it.
I don't know that I would agree with that, especially for the Cherokee. All the Cherokee's competitors hit somewhere around 30 mpg highway. The typical Cherokee buyer is not going to want to pay a penalty to drive it. That is even more true in markets where vehicles are taxed on CO2 emissions.
Well I actually like it, especially in silver
The Weasel is really nice inside, behind, and from the back, but it is horrendous from in front. That should be a Ravens hat btw.
Well put.
I just wish they hadn't called it the Cherokee. I actually am interested in this vehicle. I'd rather have this than pretty much anything else in the segment, but the name "Cherokee" makes me think of something completely different. If this were the new Liberty, or some new name, I'd have an easier time accepting it. All it really makes me want is an actual spiritual successor to the Cherokee.
the cherokee is the 3rd best selling SUV in 2014, right after the grande cherokee in 2nd place.
You might be surprised at how well it performs.
So overall it's a great car.
And great review!
Jeep XJ was very efficiently packaged in regards to usable interior space to exterior size ratio. It was very efficient in weight to size ratio. Finally, it was more FUEL efficient than all of the similarly equipped SUV's in its class, including Explorer, Blazer, 4runner, and Pathfinder. In fact it was within 20% hwy + 25% city mpg of Rav4, even though its engine was twice its capacity! I'd say that is pretty damned efficient. Look up fueleconomy.gov
I wish someone would just save Jeep from Chrysler. If I ever become super rich, I will. Is this what it feels to be helpless? I love my XJ, I love driving it all the time. I've owned it for 15 years and always felt like it will be there for me forever. Most peoples cars owe them but me, I owe my Cherokee everything, she's never failed me.
Lets see more videos on the restoration of that wonderful Continental Mark V.
R.I.P. Jeep Cherokee XJ 1984-2001
Can't wait for the Srt 8 version.
Call me weird but I actually really like the way it looks...
I admit that this Cherokee is weird-looking, that another name would be more appropriate. According to its capabilities, this model is more suitable for on-road than off-road, like the Wrangler. Its like a Patriot, but with a lot of style and gadgets... Oh, by the way, at 10:30 it was hilarious to see the backpack rolling side to side while Roman doing a wild ride!!! LOL!!
When are these cars hitting the market